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Recombinant DNA Safety Program

4.0 Laboratory Inspections

Laboratory inspections are required for recombinant DNA experiments that are regulated by the NIH guidelines. ORS will inspect newly registered laboratories working at biosafety level 2 (BL2) as part of its normal laboratory inspection functions. Inspection and certification of newly registered laboratories by the RDSC are required for recombinant DNA experiments performed at biosafety level 3 (BL3). The RDSC inspection team is comprised of two members of the RDSC and a representative of ORS. BL3 laboratories are inspected annually by the RDSC.

Infomation on spill procedures is available.

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